as in clinking
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound
the bell on the kitten's collar jingled as she walked
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Recent Examples of jingling
School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys.
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jingling
Verb
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The trek up the swinging staircase, twinkle lights clinking with each step, had my heart pounding for more reason than one.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The photo, which is embedded above, shows the three leading ladies Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara clinking glasses with cheerful looks on their faces.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Amrava is the elegant bar in the courtyard of the Palace wing, with a tinkling fountain outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The marbled, frescoed, octagonal room was domed to amplify the sound of a tinkling keys at the center, and hosted regular recitals.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wedding bells are ringing for Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The volume was loud – at least one listener’s ears were ringing four hours after the concert ended – but Springsteen’s is one of the few rock acts whose music literally demands such auditory excess (most groups use volume to mask mediocrity).—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That includes the stories behind the backboard-rattling dunks and blocks on the basketball court.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though brief, Yoon’s martial law decree threw the country into a severe political crisis, paralyzing politics and high-level diplomacy and rattling financial markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Jingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jingling. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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